guitarchris123
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Here's the way I see it guys: I already pre-ordered mine. I'll go into BB on Monday to see if I can pick up my phone or not yet. They may have them in stock in the back, they may not. They may be willing to sell it to me early, they may not. If Verizon has told them not to start selling it before they do, then they might get in trouble for doing this. But if Verizon didn't, then there's no problem as long as they are in stock. If they don't sell it to me that day, I will complain and try to get a free case out of it, claiming reliance. And if that's the case, boo hoo, I'll just wait until the 24th (if BB doesn't call me before that). It's not a big deal, I've already been waiting many months. I will get it on a 2-year contract, and partake in BB's free buyback program (which ends the 26th), that way the lack of a 1-year contract at BB becomes irrelevant (actually, the buy back is a better deal).
You can pretty much count on the 24th at Verizon (maybe not BB). Boy Genius Report and Phil from Android Central are very confident in this date. They have valid inside information and typically don't share rumors unless they are true. Blackmanx confirmed this date as well. To me, that's a lock. I know some of you are skeptical and disagree, and that's fine, you are free to do so. But be prepared to eat some crow, as will I if I'm wrong.
For those that can't wait for an official announcement and are thinking of getting something else, don't. You will be greatly let down. Nothing available right now is worth it, they all have end of life dates at the end of March. For those of you waiting for the Bionic to come out, get the TB, unless you really like Blur and lock-down or think you NEED dual core (which you don't yet, for reasons we've already discussed and I won't get into here). Anything else coming down the pipeline in the next several months will not compare to the TB (eg. Samsung Stealth, LG Revolution, HTC Incredible 2, Motorola Droid 3).
You can pretty much count on the 24th at Verizon (maybe not BB). Boy Genius Report and Phil from Android Central are very confident in this date. They have valid inside information and typically don't share rumors unless they are true. Blackmanx confirmed this date as well. To me, that's a lock. I know some of you are skeptical and disagree, and that's fine, you are free to do so. But be prepared to eat some crow, as will I if I'm wrong.
For those that can't wait for an official announcement and are thinking of getting something else, don't. You will be greatly let down. Nothing available right now is worth it, they all have end of life dates at the end of March. For those of you waiting for the Bionic to come out, get the TB, unless you really like Blur and lock-down or think you NEED dual core (which you don't yet, for reasons we've already discussed and I won't get into here). Anything else coming down the pipeline in the next several months will not compare to the TB (eg. Samsung Stealth, LG Revolution, HTC Incredible 2, Motorola Droid 3).
